Shore Excursion: Acropolis, Athens City tour and The New Acropolis Museum
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Athens, Greece
5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
The Ideal Combination Tour! See the city center including two top sights in just a few hours. At the Acropolis of Athens, you’ll explore the Parthenon which is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Then, you’ll dive deeper into its worldly significance at the Acropolis Museum where marble masterpieces tell a story on their own.
What's Included
- Round trip transfer from the Port of Piraeus and back
- Skip-the-ticket line service (for WITH ticket option)
- Athens Guide magazine and Athens map
- Acropolis guided tour with a local licensed guide in a small group
- Entrance fees (depending on the option you choose)
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Change of Guards
Change of the Guards in front of the Greek Parliament
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Garden (Pass By)
Walkthrough the National Gardens of Athens, enjoy the serenity in the heart of the city and the story behind them
Acropolis Museum
Visit one of the top five Museums in the world
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BABY STROLLERS: baby strollers are not allowed on the Acropolis archaeological site and that there is no cloakroom at the side entrance we use to enter. For your own convenience, it is recommended to use a baby pouch instead of a baby stroller
- Strict Acropolis entry times mean we can't wait for latecomers. No refunds will be given.
- All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes.
- Cutoff times sync with Athens local time.
- Tours run rain or shine.
- If you selected the “WITH Ticket” option, everything is included.
- If you selected the "WITHOUT Ticket" option, it's up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site. This means you'll need to carefully choose the right date, time slot, and ticket category.
- The tour starts with the City Tour and accesses the Acropolis two hours approximately past the tour's starting time, at approximately 11:40am
- Our tour accesses the Acropolis Museum at approximately 2pm (14:00).
- It's crucial to ensure both your tickets’ entry time corresponds with our tour's specific schedule.
- : To ensure your participation, you must purchase your tickets prior to booking our tour. This step confirms the availability for your chosen tour date and time.
- Not possessing a valid entrance ticket at the beginning of the tour disqualifies you from joining the tour. Remember, the tour fee is non-refundable if you fail to meet this requirement.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Shore Excursion: Acropolis, Athens City tour and The New Acropolis Museum?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-2906P46
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Shore Excursion: Acropolis, Athens City tour and The New Acropolis Museum?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Round trip transfer from the Port of Piraeus and back.
- Skip-the-ticket line service (for WITH ticket option).
- Athens Guide magazine and Athens map.
- Acropolis guided tour with a local licensed guide in a small group.
The following is NOT included:
- Entrance fees (depending on the option you choose).
- Food and drinks.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Shore Excursion: Acropolis, Athens City tour and The New Acropolis Museum is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Shore Excursion: Acropolis, Athens City tour and The New Acropolis Museum will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Round trip transfer from the Port of Piraeus and back
- Skip-the-ticket line service (for WITH ticket option)
- Athens Guide magazine and Athens map
- Acropolis guided tour with a local licensed guide in a small group
- Entrance fees (depending on the option you choose)
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BABY STROLLERS: baby strollers are not allowed on the Acropolis archaeological site and that there is no cloakroom at the side entrance we use to enter. For your own convenience, it is recommended to use a baby pouch instead of a baby stroller
- Strict Acropolis entry times mean we can't wait for latecomers. No refunds will be given.
- All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes.
- Cutoff times sync with Athens local time.
- Tours run rain or shine.
- If you selected the “WITH Ticket” option, everything is included.
- If you selected the "WITHOUT Ticket" option, it's up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site. This means you'll need to carefully choose the right date, time slot, and ticket category.
- The tour starts with the City Tour and accesses the Acropolis two hours approximately past the tour's starting time, at approximately 11:40am
- Our tour accesses the Acropolis Museum at approximately 2pm (14:00).
- It's crucial to ensure both your tickets’ entry time corresponds with our tour's specific schedule.
- : To ensure your participation, you must purchase your tickets prior to booking our tour. This step confirms the availability for your chosen tour date and time.
- Not possessing a valid entrance ticket at the beginning of the tour disqualifies you from joining the tour. Remember, the tour fee is non-refundable if you fail to meet this requirement.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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